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Best Dentists in Lima, OH (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Lima: Charles L Butts Inc, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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40 Lima clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Lima at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Lima at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Charles L Butts Inc67Overall, Implants
2Chimere Okezie67—
3Crawford J C DDS67—
4Delta Dental67—
5Dr. Chad W. Ollom, DDS67—
6Dr. ERIN L. ELLIS67—
7Dr. Gary Brunk67—
8Dr. J. Ellis67—
9Dr. Jacob K. Mohr, DDS67—
10Dr. Michael Vaporis67—

The 40 best dentists in Lima, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

All 40 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Wong Chun M DDS67
27Jinbo Chung47Evenings
28Shawnee Family Dental47Evenings
29Pure Smiles - Lima37
30Gordon H. Rauch DDS37
31Burns Dental Inc.37
32Shawnee Dental Associates37
33Dr. Joe A. Patton D.D.S.37
34Gary P. Brunk, D.D.S.37
35Dental Hygiene Clinic33
36Affordable Dentures & Implants33
37Luna Bryan DDS33
38Stocker Jon C DDS33
39Wilker Ben J DDS33
40Amerson Alyson B DDS28

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Best dentists in Lima by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Lima

No Lima clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Lima

No Lima clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Lima

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Charles L Butts Inc

Highest-ranked of 40 Lima clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Chimere Okezie (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lima

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Charles L Butts Inc

Highest-ranked of 39 Lima clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Chimere Okezie (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Lima

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Charles L Butts Inc

Highest-ranked of 39 Lima clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Chimere Okezie (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Lima

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Charles L Butts Inc

Highest-ranked of 40 Lima clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Chimere Okezie (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Lima

1

Charles L Butts Inc

Highest-ranked of 39 Lima clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Chimere Okezie (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Lima

No Lima clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Lima?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Lima?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio

Emergency and weekend dentists in Lima

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Lima dentists

We scored 40 Lima clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lima data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dentists in Lima: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lima?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lima, OH is Charles L Butts Inc (DR Score 67/100). Chimere Okezie (#2) and Crawford J C DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 40 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Lima?

No Lima clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Jinbo Chung (#27) and Shawnee Family Dental (#28). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Lima?

A dental cleaning in Lima typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Lima?

DentistsRanked lists 40 dental clinics in Lima, OH, and 40 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 40 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lima

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 40 clinics.

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